CMS F-tag

F949: Administration

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. Cited 237 times at 223 nursing homes in the last three inspection cycles.

#132 of 242 tags0% caused harm37 statesLatest survey Dec 22, 2025

How F949 shows up in inspections

F-TAGF949#132 of 242 tagsRarely cited

How serious it usually is

  • Immediate jeopardyJ–L0%0
  • Actual harmG0.4%1
  • No actual harmD · E · F91.6%217
  • Minimal harmB · C8%19

0% of F949 citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Nationally, about 5% of all citations do.

By the numbers

  • 237Citations
  • 223Facilities cited2% of rated nursing homes

Citations by survey year

  • 20223
  • 202359
  • 2024102
  • 202573

Partial years reflect the rolling three-cycle window, not a change in enforcement.

Where F949 is cited most

Survey agencies differ in what they emphasize, so compare a facility with its own state. Shares are the portion of each state’s rated nursing homes with at least one F949 citation.

States by share of facilities cited

  • Texas3% of homes33 citations · 31 of 1,167 facilities
  • Pennsylvania4% of homes32 citations · 27 of 653 facilities
  • Wisconsin5% of homes17 citations · 16 of 321 facilities
  • Virginia5% of homes15 citations · 14 of 285 facilities
  • Ohio1% of homes10 citations · 10 of 911 facilities
  • California1% of homes10 citations · 9 of 1,154 facilities
  • Maryland4% of homes9 citations · 9 of 219 facilities
  • Nevada12% of homes9 citations · 8 of 65 facilities
  • New Mexico10% of homes9 citations · 7 of 67 facilities
  • Massachusetts3% of homes9 citations · 9 of 338 facilities

Top 10 of 37 states. Every state page lists its most-cited tags.

Facilities cited most often

  1. Fairview Nursing and Rehabilitation CommunityCentreville, MI · Report card2 F9491 with harm
  2. Ashland Nursing and RehabilitationAshland, VA · Report card2 F949No harm
  3. Cherokee Trails Nursing HomeRusk, TX · Report card2 F949No harm
  4. Calibre Post Acute, LLCLas Cruces, NM · Report card2 F949No harm
  5. Harvest Crossing Post AcuteManteca, CA · Report card2 F949No harm
  6. Little Sisters of the PoorPittsburgh, PA · Report card2 F949No harm
  7. Monroeville Post AcuteMonroeville, PA · Report card2 F949No harm
  8. Mescalero Care CenterMescalero, NM · Report card2 F949No harm
  9. Ormsby Post Acute RehabilitationCarson City, NV · Report card2 F949No harm
  10. Rochester Residence and Care CenterRochester, PA · Report card2 F949No harm
  11. Rock River Nursing & RehabFort Atkinson, WI · Report card2 F949No harm
  12. Squirrel Hill Wellness and Rehabilitation CenterPittsburgh, PA · Report card2 F949No harm
  13. Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterButler, PA · Report card2 F949No harm
  14. Winfield Rehab & NursingCrockett, TX · Report card2 F949No harm
  15. Adviniacare NewburyportNewburyport, MA · Report card1 F949No harm

What to ask a facility about a F949 citation

  1. What exactly did the surveyor find, and on what date? The report card shows the date and the severity letter.
  2. What was the plan of correction, and was it accepted by the state on the first submission?
  3. Has the same tag been cited in more than one cycle? Repeat citations matter more than a single one.
  4. If the letter was G or higher: what happened to the resident, and what changed in staffing or process?

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Health Citations, current three inspection cycles, most recent survey Dec 22, 2025. Counts are citations unless labeled facilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is F949 in a nursing home inspection?
F949 is the CMS F-tag for the requirement "Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment." (Administration). Surveyors cite it when a facility is found out of compliance with that regulation during a standard survey or complaint investigation.
How common is F949?
F949 was cited 237 times at 223 facilities (2% of rated nursing homes) in the last three inspection cycles, ranking #132 of 242 tags. 1 of those citations involved actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Does a F949 citation mean the facility is unsafe?
Not on its own. Read the scope and severity letter: D through F means no actual harm was found, G through I means a resident was harmed, and J through L means immediate jeopardy. Ask the facility what was cited, what was corrected, and when.

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